Numerous individuals have been arrested and large amounts of suspected narcotic substances have been seized throughout the region as a result of the Upper West Regional Police Command’s increased coordinated operations and intelligence against drug trafficking and misuse.
The Command has documented a number of drug seizures in several districts over the last four weeks, including Eremon in the Lawra District, Nadowli Barrier and Loho in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Charhe and Siriyiri in the Wa Municipality, and Hamile in the Lambussie District.
Two hundred and eighteen (218) compressed slabs, fifty-four (54) packets, and eight (8) additional various consignments of materials suspected of being India hemp were among the items seized.
One hundred and forty (140) compressed slabs of the chemical were found when a police patrol squad stopped a Toyota Corolla cab in Eremon, Lawra District, on April 3, 2026.
Dennis Domoyel and Clovis Saame, two suspects, were taken into custody.
Additionally, on April 1, 2026, police officers stationed at the Wa-Loho barrier recovered fifty-one (51) compressed slabs from a Royal VVIP bus that was heading from Wa to Jirapa.
Additionally, three suspects—Stephen Lomotey, Solomon King, and Urilius Tobopalec—were taken into custody.
In the majority of these cases, the compounds are delivered in the direction of Hamile and are always headed north.
The investigation and prosecution of the suspects are presently in different phases. as the cars are being seized.
Transport owners and unions are urged by the Command to refrain from permitting their cars to be used as couriers of illegal substances, as doing so puts their vehicles at risk of state seizure and owner punishment.
Therefore, the Regional Command wants to reassure the public of its steadfast dedication to fighting drug-related crimes in order to create a more secure and safe environment.
Source: newsthemegh.com